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Hestia

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4. Yes, we used them to move from Dallas. Left stuff on trailer for a couple of months

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2020, 08:40 AM

Mar 2020

One Tip - put the heavy stuff at the back), lighter stuff in front. We packed the books in front and they shifted in transit. As stated, if nervous, hire professional packers. They are smaller that you think though - size of a "pup" trailer, not a full-size.

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Has anyone used PODS for a move? Did you read their contract? [View all] sinkingfeeling Mar 2020 OP

No. But please report in as much detail as possible what you find out... hlthe2b Mar 2020 #1

We used a similar system once. It worked out fine. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #2

Yes, kept my stuff in storage for 2 years Xipe Totec Mar 2020 #3

+1 padah513 Mar 2020 #5

They also are limited to $5000 if the whole container sinkingfeeling Mar 2020 #9

If I remember correctly, my renter's insurance covered it. I kept the policy going. Xipe Totec Mar 2020 #10

Yes, we used them to move from Dallas. Left stuff on trailer for a couple of months Hestia Mar 2020 #4

We used one when we moved, a couple of years ago. calimary Mar 2020 #6

That is what most people don't realize 2naSalit Mar 2020 #8

I would imagine that would be because they woodsprite Mar 2020 #7